00:00Even before the war, Gaza had a garbage crisis, with tons of waste produced daily and just three landfills to take it.
00:09When the Israeli blockade of the territory prevented sanitation crews from accessing the sites,
00:14authorities established a landfill in the middle of the city,
00:18an emergency measure that created an environmental and humanitarian crisis.
00:24The waste in the heart of Gaza City is a ticking time bomb for residents and displaced people living here.
00:31We're facing a dangerous reality that affects daily life and worsens the humanitarian situation.
00:38The buildup of waste in densely populated areas has led to toxic gas emissions, insect infestation and the spread of foul odors.
00:48The problem worsens every day.
00:50Children have developed skin allergies because of the waste.
00:54The garbage must be removed, but there's no equipment, and that's an even bigger issue.
01:00The situation poses a direct threat to the health and well-being of Gaza's population, particularly children and the elderly.
01:09Unless something is done soon, both soil and groundwater are at risk of contamination.
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